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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Hundreds of accurate practice questions and in-depth answer explanations to use in preparation for the SSCP examThis effective self-study guide contains hundreds of practice questions to prepare you for the ISC(2)'s foundational cyber security certification exam, the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP). All questions simulate the actual exam in content, format, and feel. To aid in learning, in-depth explanations of both the correct and incorrect answer choices are provided for every question. A valuable pre-assessment test evaluates readiness and identifies areas requiring further study.SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner Practice Exams completely covers the seven SSCP Common Body of Knowledge domains. You will acquire the skills necessary to continuously monitor systems to safeguard against security threats and gain the knowledge needed to apply security concepts, tools, and procedures to react to security incidents. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, the book can be used on its own or as a supplement to the SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner, All-in-One Exam Guide..Contains 250+ realistic practice questions with detailed answer explanations.Online content includes an additional 250+ multiple-choice practice exam questions in the Total Tester exam engine .Written by a computer security expert with a proven track record

An unprecedented inside look at how Airbnb and its host community create dynamic customer experiences and build brand loyalty in the sharing economy Airbnb best embody the entrepreneurial and disruptive spirit of today's sharing economy. Since its early days as a humble start-up, Airbnb has evolved into a revolutionary force in the short-term housing market as a platform where hosts provide listings spread across more than 81,000 cities and 191 countries. Airbnb's leadership strives to support the host community to ensure a consistent, on-brand experience for every guest, every time. The Airbnb Way delivers proven methods for increasing customer engagement, loyalty, and referrals that can be utilized in every service setting and in any industry. Exclusive interviews with Airbnb leaders and rich stories from hosts and guests provide an inside look into the wildly popular online rental platform. The book features: .Airbnb strategies and practices that will drive customer engagement and loyalty .Expert advice on how to provide phenomenal customer service .Illuminating stories about Airbnb guest and host experiences.Unique leadership principles for activating all stakeholders--including those who share resources and services and more

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The acclaimed user-friendly introduction to biostatistics and epidemiology in clinical medicineBasic & Clinical Biostatistics, Fifth Edition has been updated throughout to deliver a comprehensive, timely introduction to biostatistics and epidemiology as applied to medicine, clinical practice, and research. The book features "Presenting Problems" (case studies) drawn from studies published in the medical literature, end-of-chapter exercises, and a reorganization of content to reflect the way investigators ask research questions. To facilitate learning chapters contain a set of key concepts to orient the reader to the important ideas discussed in the chapter. An icon will be displayed above key points in the chapter where the concept is discussed.Features:.Key components include a chapter on survey research and expanded discussion of logistic regression, the Cox model, and other multivariate statistical methods.Extensive examples illustrate statistical methods and design issues .Updated examples and software references .Expanded coverage of data visualization, including content on visual perception and discussion of tools such as Tableau, Qlik and MS Power BI.New chapter consolidates all sections on Sampling into one.New material on registries (cancer, etc.) .Updated content, examples, and data sets throughout.

All the authority of the most trusted brand in medical content in a convenient, portable guideDoody's Core Titles for 2022! The Harrison's Manual, derived from most clinically salient content featured in Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 20th Edition, delivers numerous clinical algorithms in one practical, portable resource. The Manual also includes abundant quick reference tables, plus concise text-providing rapid access to bedside information when decisions need to be made quickly. This full color summary guide covers all diseases and conditions commonly seen in inpatient general medicine, so you can be sure to find invaluable content directly to your workflow and practice.The 20th edition has been updated to reflect the latest clinical developments in medicine. The Manual truly makes it easy to find what you need at the point of care. The easy-to-navigate chapters cover symptoms/signs, medical emergencies, specific diseases, and care of the hospitalized patient, with a particular focus on:Etiology and EpidemiologyClinically Relevant PathophysiologySigns and SymptomsDifferential DiagnosisPhysical and Laboratory FindingsTherapeuticsPractice Guidelines, and more

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The world-renowned experts at JAMA® explain statistical analysis and the methods used in medical research Written in the language and style appropriate for clinicians and researchers, this new JAMA Guide to Statistics and Methods provides explanations and expert discussion of the statistical analytic approaches and methods used in the medical research reported in articles appearing in JAMA and the JAMA Network journals. This addition to the JAMAevidence® series is particularly timely and necessary because today's physicians and other health care professionals must pursue lifelong learning to keep up with the ever-expanding universe of new medical science and evidence-based clinical information. Readers and users of research articles must have a firm grasp of the myriad new statistical, analytic, and methodologic approaches used in contemporary medical studies. To provide concrete examples, the explanations in the book link to research articles that incorporate the specific statistical test or methodological approach being discussed.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Get the skills you need to begin communicating in German quickly and easily!Communicating in a new language can be intimidating. This accessible guide will give you the tools and confidence to understand and converse in German with confidence. Based on the idea that the quickest route to learning a language is through a solid foundation in the basics, Easy German Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition presents a successful building block approach to mastering German, with important concepts linked together by clear explanations, appropriate exercises, and helpful answers.The first steps introduce you to the everyday expressions of the language, allowing you to communicate in a variety of everyday situations almost immediately. Gradually, a series of interconnected steps takes you from simple to more challenging concepts at your own pace. After working through these exercises, you'll have a better grasp of the language and the skills to handle German with confidence. The accompanying McGraw-Hill Education Language Lab app is packed with streaming audio recordings to help you improve your German pronunciation and fluency. Easy German Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition features: .Easy-to-grasp descriptions of essential rules and concepts.Key verbs and hundreds of key terms introduced on the basis of frequency.Numerous exercises that give you valuable practice.Audio recordings of exercise answer keys throughout the book, available via the exclusive McGraw-Hill Education Language Lab app

Use your failure, mistakes, and vulnerabilities to fund success-the proven guide to building a powerful personal brand through the fearless admission of just being humanBusiness professionals are finding it harder and harder to break through the noise. The problem is, most of it is just that: noise. What if you could gain more career success, respect, and a powerful digital presence by being your natural, flawed self instead of pretending to be perfect? Ditch the Act takes a strategic approach to this little-known secret to help you build an authentic, long-lasting personal brand. The authors-both marketing and communications experts-explain why exposure is important and how it cultivates more durable connections than any polished persona can, and they show how to use stories of failure and weakness in ways that build trust and loyalty from large audiences. Inside, you'll find an actionable, 7-step process for driving brand differentiation and growth. Actions include: .Crafting a unique bio and creating an "exposure resume" .Writing out stories and thought leadership insights based on the exposure resume.Extracting key content pieces to turn into video scripts for posting, sharing, and embedding in existing content.Fostering camaraderie in new relationshipsPeople are getting weary of-and, frankly, seeing right through-the oversized egos dominating the business world today. By building a personal brand that is honest and authentic and that reveals personal struggles, you can build stronger, longer-lasting relationships-and achieve greater success.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time?Fortunately, there's Schaum's. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. Schaum's Outline of Precalculus, Fourth Edition is packed hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. This updated guide approaches the subject in a more concise, ordered manner than most standard texts, which are often filled with extraneous material. Schaum's Outline of Precalculus, Fourth Edition features: .738 fully-solved problems .30 problem-solving videos.The latest course scope and sequences, with complete coverage of limits, continuity, and derivatives.Clear, concise explanations of all precalculus concepts.Content supplements the major leading textbooks in precalculus.Content that is appropriate for Precalculus, Preparation for Calculus, Math for Calculus, Advanced Placement Calculus A&B, Advanced Algebra coursesPLUS: Access to the revised Schaums.com website and new app, containing 30 problem-solving videos, and more.Schaum's reinforces the main concepts required in your course and offers hundreds of practice exercises to help you succeed. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time-and get your best test scores!Schaum's Outlines - Problem solved.

Grow your wealth and invest with confidence and know-how using this simple, ten-question framework from investing guru and podcast host David Stein You understand the basics of investing. Now it's time to invest like a professional for greater profits. Money for the Rest of Us offers a ten-question template that helps you decide which asset classes and investment vehicles you should pursue in greater depth in order to improve investment performance and avoid costly mistakes. Providing a templated framework based on ten basic questions, it guides you through the process of: .Determining expected return.Understanding the difference between investing, speculating, and gambling.Building a diversified portfolio without getting bogged down in the minutiae of Modern Portfolio Theory.Deciding when to invest in ETFs or other investment vehicles.Determining whether gold, cryptocurrencies, rental real estate, or other types of investments make sense.And much more

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time?Fortunately, there's Schaum's. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. Schaum's Outline of Physics for Engineering and Science, Fourth Edition is packed hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. This updated guide approaches the subject in a more concise, ordered manner than most standard texts, which are often filled with extraneous material. Schaum's Outline of Physics for Engineering and Science, Fourth Edition features: .788 fully-solved problems .25 problem-solving videos.Succinct review of physics topics such as motion, energy, fluids, waves, heat, and magnetic fields.Clear, concise explanations of all general physics concepts .Content supplements the major leading textbooks in physics for engineering and science.Content that is appropriate for Principles of Physics, Elements of Physics, Introductory College Physics, General Physics, Physics for Engineering coursesPLUS: Access to the revised Schaums.com website and new app, containing 25 problem-solving videos, and more.Schaum's reinforces the main concepts required in your course and offers hundreds of practice exercises to help you succeed. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time-and get your best test scores!Schaum's Outlines - Problem solved.

From the leading authorities in their field-the newest, most effective tools for avoiding common pitfalls while maximizing profits through active portfolio managementWhether you're a portfolio managers, financial adviser, or student of investing, this follow-up to the authors' classic work on the subject delivers everything you need to master the concepts and practices of active portfolio management. Advances in Active Portfolio Management brings you up to date on the issues, trends, and challenges in the world of active management and shows how advances in the authors' approach can solve current problems. It includes articles published in top management journals and brand-new material covering: . Dynamic Analyses. Signal Weighting. Implementation Efficiency . Holdings-based attribution. Expected returns. Risk management. Portfolio construction. Fees Written in clear, engaging language, Advances in Active Portfolio Management make complex issues easy to understand and put into practice. It's the one-stop resource you need to succeed in the world of investing today.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Navigate any classroom situation with confidence! As a substitute teacher, you have the powers of a superhero. Who else could teach sixth grade math one day and then transform into a sub for the kindergarten gym instructor the next? What other educator bravely goes into work not knowing what subject or grade he or she will teach that day and still manages a smile? But even superheroes need a little help-that is where this book comes in. The Organized Teacher's Guide to Substitute Teaching is the only guide that gives you the tips and strategies to not only survive a day of strangers but actually create an impact in the classroom.Appropriate for grades kindergarten through eighth, this bible for substitute teachers will get you through the entire school day, even if the regular teacher did not leave lesson plans! Among hundreds of valuable ideas, The Organized Teacher's Guide to Substitute Teaching offers:.A guide to making your own Substitute Teacher Tool Kit, filled with items you will need throughout your day.In-depth information about each grade level so you know what to expect, no matter what class you're assigned.Core curriculum activities, writing assignments, and projects specifically targeted to each grade level.Sponge activities, games, and fillers designed to help you fill the time until class transitions or before the end of the day.Advice on how to keep calm and in control even if students try to test your limits.Accessible interactive online content with ready-to-print templates and worksheets

Build your Italian language skills and communicate with confidenceBased on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, this accessible guide offers a clear and engaging presentation of all aspects of Italian pronouns and prepositions. This updated edition provides clear explanations of the usage of these two essential elements of grammar along with practical examples illustrating and clarifying each point. You'll find a variety of exercises for plenty of practice. An answer key at the back of the book offers immediate feedback. For added practice and study on-the-go, this edition features review quizzes via the exclusive McGraw-Hill Education Language Lab app. Audio recordings of the answer key for more than 100 exercises let you check your progress and your pronunciation skills. Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Pronouns and Prepositions will help you:.Learn the subtleties of how to use pronouns and prepositions .Build your language skills using more than 120 engaging exercises .Reinforce your knowledge with everyday examples covering a wide range of topics.Study on-the-go with audio recordings and review quizzes via the McGraw-Hill Education Language Lab app .Develop better pronunciation, and more

Build your French language skills with guidance from an award-winning author! Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, this accessible guide offers a clear and engaging presentation of all aspects of French pronouns and prepositions. This updated edition provides clear explanations of the usage of these two essential elements of grammar along with practical examples illustrating and clarifying each point. You'll find a variety of exercises for plenty of practice. An answer key at the back of the book offers immediate feedback. For added practice and study on-the-go, this edition features review quizzes via the exclusive McGraw-Hill Education Language Lab app. Audio recordings of the answer key let you check your progress and your pronunciation skills. Practice Makes Perfect: French Pronouns and Prepositions will help you:.Learn the subtleties of how to use pronouns and prepositions .Build your language skills using more than 120 engaging exercises .Reinforce your knowledge with everyday examples covering a wide range of topics.Study on-the-go with the McGraw-Hill Education Language Lab app .Develop better pronunciation, and more

The definitive IT auditing resource-thoroughly revised to cover the latest technologies and developmentsThis fully updated guide explains, step by step, how to plan and implement a successful enterprise-wide IT audit program. You will discover how to assemble an effective IT audit team and maximize the value of the IT audit function. New chapters discuss auditing strategies for cybersecurity programs and big data; all existing chapters have been expanded to reflect recent technological developments, including an expanded chapter on auditing cloud computing.Written by a team of experts, IT Auditing: Using Controls to Protect Information Assets, Third Edition offers solid techniques, templates, checklists and forms, explanations of leading-edge tools, and systematic procedures for conducting effective IT audits. Each concept is clearly demonstrated through real-world examples. Standards, frameworks, regulations, and risk management techniques are also covered in this definitive resource.¿Provides a flexible, tested framework to use when performing IT Audits ¿Contains the latest auditing tools along with configuration tips¿Written by industry experts with experience in managing international audits

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Fully updated coverage of every topic on the current version of the GSEC examTake the Global Information Assurance Certification's challenging GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) exam with confidence using this thoroughly revised self-study guide. You will explore IT systems roles and learn to perform hands-on cybersecurity tasks. The book covers the latest cybersecurity knowledge areas tested by the GSEC, including virtualization, cloud, and Windows-as-a-Service security. GSEC GIAC Security Essentials All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition offers clear explanations of complex concepts that ensure you will be ready for the test. To aid in self-study, each chapter includes a useful summary as well as "Exam Tips" that highlight salient points and practice questions that mimic those on the live test. Beyond exam prep, the book also serves as a valuable on-the-job reference for cybersecurity professionals..Contains 100% coverage of all GSEC exam objectives.Online content includes full-length practice tests in the Total Tester exam engine and two hours of video training from the author.Written by an information security expert with decades of experience

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A UNIQUE NEW APPROACH THAT'S LIKE A LIGHTNING BOLT TO THE BRAINYou know that moment when you feel as though a lightning bolt has hit you because you finally get something? That's how this book will make you react. (We hope!) Each chapter makes sure that what you really need to know is clear right off the bat and sees to it that you build on this knowledge. Where other books ask you to memorize stuff, we're going to show you the must know ideas that will guide you toward success in Spanish. You will start each chapter learning what the must know ideas behind a Spanish subject are, and these concepts will help you with your classwork and on exams.Dive into this book and find:. 250+ practice questions that mirror what you will find in your classwork and on exams. A bonus app with 100+ flashcards that will reinforce what you've learned. Extensive examples that drive home essential concepts. An easy-access setup that allows you to jump in and out of subjects. Spanish topics aligned to national and state education standards. Special help for more challenging Spanish subjects, including irregular verbs, indefinite pronouns, and ser versus estarWe're confident that the must know ideas in this book will have you trying out your new Spanish skills in no time-or at least in a reasonable amount of time!

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Use machine learning to understand your customers, frame decisions, and drive value The business analytics world has changed, and Data Scientists are taking over. Business Data Science takes you through the steps of using machine learning to implement best-in-class business data science. Whether you are a business leader with a desire to go deep on data, or an engineer who wants to learn how to apply Machine Learning to business problems, you'll find the information, insight, and tools you need to flourish in today's data-driven economy. You'll learn how to: .Use the key building blocks of Machine Learning: sparse regularization, out-of-sample validation, and latent factor and topic modeling.Understand how use ML tools in real world business problems, where causation matters more that correlation.Solve data science programs by scripting in the R programming languageToday's business landscape is driven by data and constantly shifting. Companies live and die on their ability to make and implement the right decisions quickly and effectively. Business Data Science is about doing data science right. It's about the exciting things being done around Big Data to run a flourishing business. It's about the precepts, principals, and best practices that you need know for best-in-class business data science.

An empowering story of learning from life's challenges-with critical insights, strategies, and lessons you can take to the bankIn The Probability of Life, Larry Hite tells how he went from dyslexia, partial blindness, and isolation to the founder of Mint, one of the most profitable and largest quantitative hedge funds in the world. Larry's journey presents invaluable lessons gained primarily from failure and those failures seen across humorous stories are packed with timeless investing wisdom. These are the exact lessons that propelled Hite to the top of the investing world. Hite's wisdom gained from a life as an investor comes through on every page. He shows that investing decisions are not only bets or gambles, but investments in time, energy, and attention. By focusing on realistic returns on these investments, versus what we expect or hope to get, we immediately improve our probability for success.

Make your first year-and every year-a success with this essential guide! As a new teacher, you can be completely overwhelmed-feeling lost and not knowing where to start when you receive the keys for the first time. The Organized Teacher's Guide to Your First Year of Teaching, Second Edition will be your guide during these first few days and weeks and put you on the road to success.Written by an award-winning author team, this practical guide will help you successfully navigate your new role. You'll find a series of checklists, charts, and diagrams and guidelines you can use to organize your lessons, schedule, and classroom. There's a ton of reproducible content in the book and an additional 50 pages of content can accessed online. This essential resource will help you thrive in your first year and beyond. The Organized Teacher's Guide to Your First Year of Teaching, Second Edition features: .All-in-one resource and checklist for teachers of grades K-6.Expert advice on organizing your classroom.Suggestions for planning lessons and creating schedules.Reproducible content (in the book and available online) ready for you to use.Charts, diagrams and checklists for organizing a new classroom.Tips on increasing productivity, and more

Liven up your lesson plans and energize your students! Winner of a Teacher's Choice Award!To keep your students engaged in the classroom, you have to get them excited about learning. This award-winning resource offers hundreds of creative ideas to reenergize your lesson plans for any subject across grades K-6. You'll find inspiration to help you wake up tired book reports and make math more fun. This new edition has been fully revised to align with the Common Core Standards. There's a host of reproducible content such as worksheets, project ideas, templates for journal pages included in the book and available online. From submarine sandwich book reports to graphic organizers to help incorporate writing into math curriculum, The Creative Teacher, Third Edition, has ideas and materials to add zing to your classroom plans as you incorporate the Common Core Standards.The Creative Teacher, Third Edition features: .Content that aligns with Common Core standards.Reproducible, ready-to-use pages in the book and online.Prompts and tools to keep students motivated and engaged.Hundreds of creative ideas to liven up your lessons, and more

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.An essential text for any Pharmacy Research Design/Drug Literature coursePrinciples of Research Design and Drug Literature Evaluation, Second Edition is a unique resource that provides a balanced approach covering critical elements of clinical research, biostatistical principles, and scientific literature evaluation techniques for evidence-based medicine. It is the ideal foundation for professional pharmacy students and a key resource for pharmacy residents, research fellows, practitioners, and clinical researchers.This highly accessible text provides comprehensive course content that meets or exceeds the curriculum standards set forth by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Written by expert authors specializing in pharmacy practice and research, this valuable text will provide pharmacy students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of drug literature evaluation with a strong grounding in research and biostatistical principles.

Maximum retention in minimum time!Studying for the USMLE® Step 1 can be a race against time. This unique resource helps you beat the clock-and score big. Designed for rapid review, this grade-boosting sourcebook distills coursework into the need-to-know, high-yield concepts and topics that will give you the edge on exam day. The book features an at-a-glance, two-column "flashcard" Q&A format, which reinforces familiar material, while accelerating mastery of commonly tested topics. The Q&As help you efficiently absorb a large amount of pertinent information and streamlines study time by focusing only on the correct answers. Ideal for last-minute cramming, this quick-reference also enables you to pinpoint your weaknesses and strengths so you can fine-tune your preparation-and tackle the most difficult exam questions with confidence..Provides a flashcard experience with the convenience of a book.USMLE® -style vignettes deliver review material in a board-simulating clinical presentation .Active recall questions allow readers to understand, not just memorize, the subject matter .Clinical correlations of basic science help readers gear up for coursework and board exams.Compact and easy to carry for on-the-spot studying

This high-yield, rapid-fire Q&A book simulates flashcards in a book to help medical students review microbiology and immunology for their course exams as well as prepare for the USMLE Step 1. It is also a great review for students in basic courses in other health-related programs.The book features an at-a-glance, two-column "flashcard" Q&A format, which reinforces familiar material, while accelerating mastery of commonly tested topics. The Q&As help readers efficiently absorb a large amount of pertinent information and streamlines study time by focusing only on the correct answers. Ideal for last-minute cramming, this quick-reference also enables students to pinpoint their weaknesses and strengths so they can fine-tune their preparation-and tackle the most difficult exam questions with confidence..First and second year US and Canadian medical students in their basic science courses.Provides a flashcard experience with the convenience of a book.USMLE® -style vignettes deliver review material in a board-simulating clinical presentation .Active recall questions allow readers to understand, not just memorize, the subject matter .Clinical correlations of basic science help readers gear up for coursework and board exams.Compact and easy to carry for on-the-spot studying

A fun, streamlined way to learn the major concepts and theories of critical care nursing - and how to apply them to real-world patient situationsValuable to professional nurses who wants to transition into critical care nursing or students seeking to excel in their advanced studies, Critical Care Nursing Demystified, Second Edition is the book they need to quickly and easily understand the key concepts and advanced trends of this specialty.In order to make the learning process as quick and effective as possible, each chapter contains lesson objectives, key terms, NCLEX®-style Q&A, and vignettes of nursing situations you are likely to encounter in the workplace. You will also find a comprehensive final exam and coverage that includes overviews of basic anatomy and physiology of target organ systems, detailed health assessments using the body systems approach, diagnostic studies utilized to confirm an illness, common critical procedures performed, current medications used in the treatment of the critical care patient, and implementation of the nursing process to identify and solve patient concerns.Simple enough for students but challenging enough for professional nurses considering a switch from their current field to this specialty, Critical Care Nursing Demystified is the book you need to make your transition or entry into the field as smooth and painless as possible.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A single source for structural steel design information-fully updated for current technologies and standardsThoroughly revised for the most recent design codes, standards, and specifications, Structural Steel Designer's Handbook, Sixth Edition provides apractical, easy-to-use source for the latest information essential to the design of steel structures. You will get design examples throughout the book that show how complex code provisions work in conjunction with one another in real-world building and bridge projects.After a brief introduction to the fundamental properties of structural steel fabrication and erection, the book goes on to cover steel design methods for beams, columns, tension components, roof systems, and connections. Updated to reflect the latest code changes, it explains the steel design provisions found in AISC 360-16, the AASHTO Standard Specification for Structural Steel Bridges, the AISI Cold-Formed Steel Standards, ASCE 7-16, and the 2018 IBC. .Covers the steel design provisions found in the 2018 IBC, ASCE 7-16, AISC 360-16, AASHTO, and AISI standards .Includes contributions from leading experts on steel.Written by an experienced engineering consultant and technical writer

The closest you can get to seeing the USMLE Step 2 CK without actually taking itPediatrics: PreTest Self-Assessment & Review is the perfect way for students to assess their knowledge of pediatrics for the USMLE Step 2 CK and shelf exams. It includes 500 USMLE-style questions and answers that address the clerkship's core competencies along with detailed explanations of both correct and incorrect answers. Readers will find vignette-style questions and updates on the latest treatments and therapies for infants, children and adolescents. All questions have been reviewed by students who recently passed the boards and completed their clerkship to ensure they match the style and difficulty level of the exam. .500 USMLE-style questions and answers .Detailed explanations for right and wrong answers .Targets what you really need to know for exam success .Thoroughly reviewed by students who aced their clerkship.Targets all the topics students must know for clerkship success

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A proven way to learn the principles of clinical infectious diseases in just thirty daysInfectious Diseases: A Clinical Short Course, Fourth Edition is a concise overview of this important field designed to help the busy physician, medical student, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant to understand, diagnose, and treat common infectious diseases. This unique self-instruction book is organized by system/region as opposed to pathogens¿simulating how common pathogens and disorders would be encountered in rounds or in practice. This new edition will include key content updates, and ensure that content aligns itself with information tested on the USMLE Step 2.By indicating the number of days that should be allotted to the study of each chapter, the author has created a schedule for completion of each lesson. A wide array of tables that summarize the methods of clinical assessment, anti-infective agent doses, and drug toxicities--facts that do not require memorization, but do need to be referred to when caring for patients--facilitate this condensed learning schedule. There is no better resource for learning to associate pathogens with the corresponding impact on patients than Infectious Diseases..Key Points summarize the most important facts when managing each infection and facilitate board review.Guiding Questions begin each chapter.An estimate of the potential severity of each disease gives you a sense of how quickly you should initiate treatment.Numerous case examples highlight real-world clinical application of the content.Dozens of color plates depict major pathogens.All chapters have been updated to reflect the most current treatment and diagnostic guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America

Questions and answers for thorough understanding of the latest advances in regional anesthesia and pain managementRegional anesthesia and acute pain management protocols are rapidly changing. The introduction of ultrasound in international pain management and regional anesthesia has resulted in significant changes in the practice, management, protocols, techniques applications, and their effects on patient safety and efficacy. This evolution of the practice and expansion of new knowledge demands a reliable, up-to-date resource designed to assess understanding of this ever-changing subspecialty. Hadzic's Textbook of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management Self-Assessment and Review is designed to do just that.Filling a gap in the medical literatureThis innovative review is the first question-and-answer book that focuses on the subspecialty of regional anesthesia and acute pain management and point-of-care ultrasound-guided interventional analgesia and anesthesia. In creating this book, the contributors have selected an international team of opinion leaders and paired them with senior anesthesiology residents to prepare the most pertinent questions and provide the best answers to them. Formatted for EfficiencyEach of the 75 chapters consists of multiple-choice questions, answers and explanations, suggested readings, and references. Answers to the questions are derived from the NYSORA's prestigious textbooks, which are the gold standard educational material in universities worldwide.An Essential ResourceHadzic's Textbook of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management Self-Assessment and Review will prove valuable to anesthesiology students and to fellows in regional anesthesiology, as well as applicants for the diploma in regional anesthesia.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The most up to date CTS-D exam study system-available exclusively from McGraw-Hill Education and AVIXA PressPublished in conjunction with AVIXA, this up-to-date self-study guide provides comprehensive details on all subjects on the latest version of the CTS-D exam, the leading internationally recognized certification exam for audiovisual design professionals. The book features learning objectives, best practices, diagrams, and photos that demonstrate salient points. CTS-D Certified Technology Specialist-Design Exam Guide, Second Edition delivers 100% coverage of all exam topics, and includes exam objective call outs at the beginning of each chapter. You will get exam tips and end of chapter practice questions with in-depth answer explanations. Designed to help you prepare for the CTS-D exam, this authoritative resource also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. .Features more than 150 illustrations, diagrams, and photos that reinforce key AV design concepts.Online content includes an official CTS-D practice exam and links to a library of AV design videos from InfoComm